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Bryan Eichhorn
Professor (1998 – 2011)
Maryland (UMD)
Chemistry
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4.0000****
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Rated by 54 students
3.01
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across 9 classes
Spring 2012 Schedule
No classes for this semester.
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CHEM 103
CHEM 131
CHEM 153
CHEM 401
CHEM 601
CHEM 602
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CHEM 899

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4****
CHEM 131 - CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
Good professor. His exams are decent, the average was around 70% for the first two, though our third exam had an average of 50%. Sometimes he'd make a student feel dumb during lecture if they asked a question that was obvious to him (to be fair, ...
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Professor rated by: Biological Sciences Program Student on 12/11/09
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3***
CHEM 131 - CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
Mastering Chemistry due each week is a huge pain, and sometimes took me up to 5 hours to complete. However, it WAS helpful...it did help to teach me what I needed to know for the exam.
I stopped reading the textbook after a while, and didn't notice a big difference in my grades.
Pros: If you go to him for help, he will explain what you are having problems with over and over til you understand it.
Also, Rey (TA) was awesome, and he really understands and knows how to respond to questions.
Professor rated by: Anthropology Student on 12/9/11
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
4****
Good professor. His exams are decent, the average was around 70% for the first two, though our third exam had an average of 50%. Sometimes he'd make a student feel dumb during lecture if they asked a question that was obvious to him (to be fair, sometimes it WAS a really bad question). He's a nice guy and pretty funny (in a cheesy way). Graded clicker questions each class, though sometimes they were freebies (what do you eat on thanksgiving? turkey). I'd take another chem class with him.
Professor rated by: Biological Sciences Program Student on December 11, 2009
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
4****
Good teacher and makes some funny corny jokes, lol. uses a clicker ~3-4times/week. 3 tests: each of which are fairly easy;however, you must come prepared (unlike myself). gives prac tests which are good. online ARIS hw is really hard compared to book work or in-class work. go to lec to get worked out problems. writes own final. curve.."depends"
Professor rated by: Microbiology Student on December 18, 2008
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CHEM 131S
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
4****
He doesnt like to curve his class but on the other hand compared to other teachers his exams are much easier and straightforward. He is a fun professor to have, always making jokes during the lecture and give you clicker points as part of your grade (basically free points).
Professor rated by: Biochemistry Student on January 20, 2010
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CHEM 131S
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
4****
Pros: -Sense of humor

-Accommodating
Cons: -Willing to put questions on exams worth high point values that the class partially reviewed once for 20 seconds.

(8% off of my first exam for a single problem that he essentially overlooked - making me think it was unimportant).

-Anything is fair game on exams
As a human, Bryan is kind, humorous and understanding.

I respect him for those qualities.

However, it could be the case that 90% of an exam is derived from material discussed for 5 minutes during a single class. The things that are obviously important, are obviously important. The problem is that minute details from class can suddenly turn into major questions on exams, making it difficult to study specifically what you believe is important.
Professor rated by: Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics Student on October 17, 2011
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
3***
Pros: If you go to him for help, he will explain what you are having problems with over and over til you understand it.

Also, Rey (TA) was awesome, and he really understands and knows how to respond to questions.
Mastering Chemistry due each week is a huge pain, and sometimes took me up to 5 hours to complete. However, it WAS helpful...it did help to teach me what I needed to know for the exam.

I stopped reading the textbook after a while, and didn't notice a big difference in my grades.
Professor rated by: Anthropology Student on December 9, 2011
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
4****
Pros: Great lecturer, very fair exams.
Cons: Chemistry is challenging for many people, and this class is fast paced. Huge class sizes mean no real help from professor or even TAs.
If taking chemistry Eichhorn is a great professor. Its not an easy class, but he uses clicker questions for extra credit, and does not write terribly hard exams. The class is curved as well, and the online homework helps your grade too.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on December 14, 2011
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
4****
Pros: He knows stuff. You will learn a lot from him. He explains stuff very well. And he is very nice.
Cons: Nothing really.
He uses MasteringChem.com for homework. It was hard for me but his exams were not hard as the HW. So, if you do fine on HW, then you are really good to go in this class.
Professor rated by: Music Performance Student on December 21, 2011
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
4****
Pros: Very energetic. Teaches the material very well. Goes over lots of examples, and answers questions asked. Very passionate about chemistry. Funny.
Cons: Test are a little tricky sometimes, but definitely not hard. Some questions require extra thinking.
Great teacher!
Professor rated by: Chemistry Student on December 1, 2011
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CHEM 131S
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
4****
Pros: Great professor. Explains concepts very well and is enthusiastic. Makes a couple jokes once in a while. Gives homework and clickers for points.
Cons: A few hard questions on exams, but most are pretty fair. Homework can be quite challenging at times.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on December 13, 2011
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
3***
Pros: great lecture professor but has a bad TA. go to lecture and you should have no problem on the tests. but make sure you study for the tests by doing the practice exams.
Cons: he wasnt here the whole week before finals... not cool
Professor rated by: Biology Student on December 8, 2010
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
5*****
He's straight forward and tells you exactly what to know for exams. Posts previous exams which are very similar to what you'll see. Clicker questions every class are extra credit and online homeworks are pretty easy.
Professor rated by: Mathematics Student on December 6, 2010
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
5*****
Pros: He is very understanding and a fair grader.
Cons: may not prepare his students well enough for later chemistry courses
I think he is the easiest of CHEM I teachers. however, the course is in no way a breeze.
Professor rated by: Kinesiology Student on November 8, 2011
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
5*****
Pros: He is an extremely interesting professor and he is great at making chemistry understandable and relatable.
Cons: The mastering chemistry homework takes a long time and can be moderately challenging at times
Professor rated by: Biochemistry Student on December 11, 2010
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
5*****
hes a REALLY good proffesoor. You just need to go to his lectures and you'll do fine. Aris hw is not that hard you have 2 chances. Exams are pretty tough, the last one at least
Professor rated by: Biology Student on February 25, 2010
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
3***
Good professor, tests are not bad. You have to read the text book or else you will not do well on his tests. Do practice tests and a lot of book problems. They will help you
Professor rated by: Animal Science Student on October 6, 2011
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
2**
Pros: He seems nice enough.
Cons: He is terrible about giving you stuff to take notes on and will go over one topic very briefly, which will then be a great part of the next exam.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on December 15, 2010
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
5*****
Pros: Great professor, interesting lectures, and the tests aren't too difficult
Cons: Some of the TA's are not quite up to par
Overall a very enjoyable and well taught class.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on November 18, 2011
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CHEM 131S
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
5*****
Great gen chem professor... take gen chem with this professor and you will understand the concept of chemistry and how to succeed in this class.
Professor rated by: Health Student on December 16, 2008
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
5*****
Pros: he has a great sense of humor, and is always enthusiastic. He writes on the board, which really helps me learn
Cons: cant think of any
Professor rated by: Biological Sciences Program Student on November 19, 2010
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CHEM 131
CHEM FUNDAMENTALS I
2**
Pros: clicker questions give you extra points.
Cons: teaches really fast

posts study guides but won't tell you the answers.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on October 18, 2011
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